Simu Liu is set to host the 2024 People’s Choice Awards, where he is also nominated for his role in “Barbie,” which leads the nominations alongside “Oppenheimer” and TV shows like “Only Murders in the Building.” The awards will feature performances by Grammy winners Kylie Minogue and Lainey Wilson, with Lenny Kravitz also performing and receiving the Music Icon Award, while Adam Sandler will be honored with the People’s Icon Award.
Simu Liu will host the 2024 People’s Choice Awards, where “Barbie” leads with eight nominations, and Taylor Swift, among others, is up for five awards, with the event set to air live on February 18.
Another year rolls around, and with it, the buzz of the People’s Choice Awards. Fans are all revved up, ready to cast their votes for the hottest movies, TV shows, and celebs.
Enter Simu Liu. He’s not just a nominee for his role as one of the Kens in *Barbie* but also the chosen host for the 2024 ceremony. “I’m so grateful,” Liu gushed, excited to celebrate a pop culture-packed year with the fans that fuel it.
*Barbie* leads the pack with eight nods. Close behind is *Oppenheimer*, boasting six. On the TV front, *Only Murders in the Building* snagged seven nominations, with *Ted Lasso*, *The Morning Show*, and *The Last of Us* each earning six.
Oh, and did you catch the fashion at the first-ever People’s Choice Country Awards? Stars dazzled, setting the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville ablaze with style.
Taylor Swift, meanwhile, bagged five nominations. Not just for her music but also for her box office-smashing *The Eras Tour* concert film.
Wondering where to catch the 2024 People’s Choice Awards? Tune in live from the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, on NBC, Peacock, and E! on Sunday, February 18, at 8 p.m. ET.
Liu isn’t new to the hosting game. He’s previously hosted Character Media’s Unforgettable Gala in December 2023. NBCUniversal’s Jen Neal is thrilled to have him, praising his charm and fan connection.
Liu, a past People’s Choice Award winner, took home Favorite Action Movie Star in 2021 for *Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings*. He was also in the running for Favorite Male Movie Star.
The movie nominations are out too! *Barbie* and *Oppenheimer* are up for The Movie of the Year, alongside *Fast X*, *Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3*, and others.
What about TV shows? *Grey’s Anatomy*, *Law & Order: Special Victims Unit*, and *Saturday Night Live* are just a few vying for The Show of the Year.
*Only Murders in the Building*’s nominations include acting nods for Steve Martin, Selena Gomez, and Meryl Streep. Fans can vote for their favorites on the People’s Choice Awards website.
Taylor Swift’s *Eras Tour* outfits? Absolutely stunning. She kicked off her tour in Glendale, Arizona, with fashion that had everyone talking.
In music, Swift, Luke Combs, Nicki Minaj, and Morgan Wallen each snagged five nominations. New music categories include The Male/Female Country Artist of the Year and The Male/Female Latin Artist of the Year.
Britney Spears and Kim Kardashian are in the running for Social Celebrity of the Year. Athletes Travis Kelce and Simone Biles are nominated for The Athlete of the Year.
Voting ends on Friday, January 19. Don’t miss your chance to have your say!
Performances? 2024 Grammy winners Kylie Minogue and Lainey Wilson, plus Lenny Kravitz, will grace the stage.
And the icons? Kravitz will receive the Music Icon Award, while Adam Sandler will be honored with the People’s Icon Award.
So there you have it. Everything you need to know about the 2024 People’s Choice Awards. It’s shaping up to be an unforgettable night.
